Rock The Ocean’s Outreach & Sustainability Coordinator, Annie Botch, will be speaking for the 2026 Conference theme: Plant-Forward: Transforming F&B for Sustainable Hospitality!

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM EST | FREE Online Event

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Speaker Schedule:

Sustainability Hospitality & Travel
10:00AM : Gabby Yan, Trappe Travel

Plant-Forward Strategies for Large Festivals
10:30AM – Annie Botch – Rock The Ocean

How Hotels are Leading the Way
11:00AM – Tilman Gerald, AHLA

Plant-Forward City: Amsterdam
11:30 AM – Oana Puiu, Crave Culture

Navigating Vegan Client Needs
12:00 PM – Hayley Cooper, Vegan Hospitality

Are You Missing Out on the Plant-Forward Hospitality Revolution?
Join 4,000+ hospitality professionals from around the world who are already discovering why plant-forward dining is the most powerful lever to:

Reduce your property’s environmental footprint through actionable Scope 3 emission strategies

Meet growing guest demand for sustainable, plant-based dining options

Attract conscious travelers and environmentally-minded corporate clients

Future-proof your operations in an evolving regulatory landscape

What You’ll Discover in Just 2.5 Hours
Festival-Scale Success Stories
Learn how major events are using plant-forward strategies to dramatically reduce their environmental footprint while improving guest experience—and how these proven approaches translate directly to hotel and restaurant operations.

City-Wide Transformation Strategies
Discover the systematic approaches that entire destinations are using to increase sustainable dining options, creating competitive advantages for early adopters and blueprint strategies you can implement immediately.

An Exclusive Interview with the AHLA (American Hotel & Lodging Association)
Get an inside look at how leading hotel brands are successfully transitioning toward sustainable F&B, including the operational benefits, guest responses, and bottom-line impacts you need to know.

Conscious Travel Agent Certification
Master the essential strategies for confidently serving the rapidly growing segment of conscious, plant-forward, and vegan travelers, turning specialized knowledge into increased bookings and client loyalty.

Perfect for Hospitality Professionals Who Want to Lead, Not Follow
Hotel Executives & Managers: Position your property as a sustainability leader while reducing costs and increasing guest satisfaction.

Restaurant Owners & F&B Directors: Implement proven menu strategies that attract conscious diners and improve profit margins.

Travel Agents: Become the go-to expert for conscious travelers and tap into this underserved, high-value market segment.

Chefs & Culinary Teams: Learn innovative plant-forward techniques that will set your menus apart and delight guests.

No prior experience with plant-based dining required: This conference is designed to introduce you to these game-changing strategies and inspire immediate action.

Event Details
Date: Wednesday, April 22, 2026 (Earth Day)

Location: Online (Zoom link provided upon registration)

Time: 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM EST / 7:00 AM – 9:30 AM PST/ 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM SAST / 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM CET

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Cost: Completely FREE

Recording: Full session recordings sent to all registrants

Celebrate Earth Day with Sustainable Hospitality Professionals
Earth Day represents the world’s largest environmental movement, with over 1 billion people participating globally. By aligning your F&B strategy with sustainability principles, you’re positioning your business to capture the massive and growing market of environmentally conscious consumers. We encourage you to publicize that your team is attending this conference as part of your Earth Day commitments.

Modern hospitality is sustainable hospitality. Guests reward sustainable choices with loyalty, positive reviews, and increased spending. This conference will show you exactly how to capitalize on this opportunity.

Secure your spot in just 30 seconds by entering your information below. You’ll receive:

Zoom link (save this link! You’ll also receive an email with the link and reminders)

Full session recordings after the event

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